Centreville Elementary School teacher had students participate in slavery simulation
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Suspected fentanyl, heroin found in Spotsylvania County; Man arrested for intent to distribute
A man has been arrested for drug possession with the intent to distribute after detectives found dozens of capsules of suspected heroin and fentanyl in Spotsylvania County.
A man has been arrested for drug possession with the intent to distribute after detectives found dozens of capsules of suspected heroin and fentanyl in Spotsylvania County.
Metal detectors to be used in all Newport News schools after 6-year-old boy shot, wounded teacher
Metal detectors will be installed in every school in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old boy shot and wounded his teacher last week, school officials said Thursday.
Metal detectors will be installed in every school in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old boy shot and wounded his teacher last week, school officials said Thursday.
Parents sound off on merit awards scandal at Fairfax County School Board meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Bomb threat reported on school bus in Prince William County
A bomb threat was reported on a school bus carrying high school students in Prince William County.
A bomb threat was reported on a school bus carrying high school students in Prince William County.
Bill introduced to recognize pregnant women as 2 people, allow them to drive in HOV lanes in Virginia
A Virginia state legislator has introduced a bill that would recognize pregnant women as two people, allowing them to drive in the HOV lanes.
A Virginia state legislator has introduced a bill that would recognize pregnant women as two people, allowing them to drive in the HOV lanes.
Va. Gov. Youngkin discusses school merit controversy, abortion, behavioral health resources
Following his second State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined FOX 5 to discuss his priorities for 2023 including the budget, the investigation into allegations that one of the state's top high schools deprived students of national merit recognition, and gun control.
Following his second State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined FOX 5 to discuss his priorities for 2023 including the budget, the investigation into allegations that one of the state's top high schools deprived students of national merit recognition, and gun control.
Police arrest, charge man suspected of wounding mother, killing stepfather during Fairfax County stabbing
Authorities have identified the man they say wounded his mother and killed his stepfather during a stabbing Tuesday night at a home in Fairfax County.
Authorities have identified the man they say wounded his mother and killed his stepfather during a stabbing Tuesday night at a home in Fairfax County.
14 restaurants opening in the DC area in 2023
The new year means new restaurant openings in the DMV, from additional locations of classic favorites to first-time D.C. residents.
The new year means new restaurant openings in the DMV, from additional locations of classic favorites to first-time D.C. residents.
Fairfax County acupuncturist charged with sexual battery of female patient during treatment
Authorities have charged a 64-year-old Fairfax County acupuncturist with sexual battery after a female patient said he inappropriately touched her during treatment sessions last summer.
Authorities have charged a 64-year-old Fairfax County acupuncturist with sexual battery after a female patient said he inappropriately touched her during treatment sessions last summer.
Arlington woman to run 7 marathons in 7 days
One Arlington woman plans to take on the World Marathon Challenge — 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
One Arlington woman plans to take on the World Marathon Challenge — 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
Racist writing found in Heritage High School bathrooms
Racist graffiti was found in several bathrooms at a high school in Virginia.
Racist graffiti was found in several bathrooms at a high school in Virginia.
Virginia General Assembly to debate abortion restrictions during 2023 legislative session
The Virginia General Assembly began its annual legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers pushing abortion restrictions on day one of the session.
The Virginia General Assembly began its annual legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers pushing abortion restrictions on day one of the session.
Parents at Langley High School voice concerns over withheld merit awards
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid heard from parents at Langley High School Tuesday night.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid heard from parents at Langley High School Tuesday night.
Multiple $10K winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Virginia Tuesday. Here’s where they were bought
Check your tickets! Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing yielded no big jackpot winner, but several lucky people in Virginia will be taking home $10,000.
Check your tickets! Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing yielded no big jackpot winner, but several lucky people in Virginia will be taking home $10,000.
2 juveniles killed, teen hurt in Fairfax County vehicle crash
Two juveniles are dead and a teenager has life-threatening injuries after a car crash in Fairfax County.
Two juveniles are dead and a teenager has life-threatening injuries after a car crash in Fairfax County.
7 men arrested in sting to apprehend online predators in Fairfax County
Seven men have been arrested by Fairfax County Police as part of a sting to identify and apprehend online predators.
Seven men have been arrested by Fairfax County Police as part of a sting to identify and apprehend online predators.
DC area airports experiencing flight delays after FAA computer outage
Airports across the D.C. region are experiencing extended flight delays after an FAA computer outage brought air traffic across the area - and the U.S. - to a standstill Wednesday.
Airports across the D.C. region are experiencing extended flight delays after an FAA computer outage brought air traffic across the area - and the U.S. - to a standstill Wednesday.
Loudoun County bus contractor strike affects some transit services
A bus contractor strike in Loudoun County is affecting some transit services Wednesday.
A bus contractor strike in Loudoun County is affecting some transit services Wednesday.
Woman’s son stabs, kills her husband inside Fairfax County home: police
Authorities are investigating after they say a woman's son stabbed and killed her husband inside a home late Tuesday night in Fairfax County.
Authorities are investigating after they say a woman's son stabbed and killed her husband inside a home late Tuesday night in Fairfax County.